Major Review Meeting Held: PWD Secretary Pushes for Faster Infrastructure Development

The Public Works Department (PWD) of Chhattisgarh held an important review meeting in Raipur under the leadership of PWD Secretary Mukesh Kumar Bansal. The meeting took place at Nirman Bhawan in Nava Raipur, where senior departmental officials discussed the progress of ongoing construction projects and future development plans across the state. During the meeting, Secretary Bansal stressed the importance of maintaining both quality and speed in all construction works. He directed officials to ensure that projects are completed efficiently without compromising standards. He also instructed the department to adopt modern technology, digital systems, and advanced software tools to improve transparency, monitoring, and work efficiency. The secretary emphasized that all tender processes must be completed within the prescribed timeline and with full transparency. He warned that negligence or delays in construction work would not be tolerated. Along with speedy execution, he highlighted the need to keep public interest and technical efficiency at the center of every project. Officials informed the meeting that modern geo-informatics technology is being used to improve mapping, monitoring, and project management of construction works. Detailed discussions were also held regarding tender procedures, allocation of work, billing systems, and timely payments to contractors involved in various government projects. The review meeting also focused on the status of ongoing infrastructure development projects throughout the state. Secretary Bansal sought detailed information regarding the performance of officials and contractors, quality control systems, technical arrangements, and construction methodologies. He instructed officials to carry out regular inspections and strict monitoring to maintain high construction standards. Special attention was also given to the construction progress of the Kachana Railway Overbridge in Raipur. The secretary reviewed the project’s current status and asked officials to ensure timely completion while maintaining quality standards. Overall, the meeting reflected the state government’s focus on strengthening infrastructure development through transparency, technology, accountability, and faster execution of public works projects.